Child Abuse & Neglect

If a child discloses abuse, the best thing to do is investigate and gather as much detail as you can for DCF.

Failure to report child abuse is a third degree felony in the state of Florida.

When a child is in a state of trauma, how should a teacher handle it?

A child witnessing domestic violence is?

Three children die of child abuse in the home in the United States each ______.

Many victims of child abuse do not display physical signs.

Most abused children will face life long mental health issues & many physical conditions have been linked to trauma.

How can you cope with a crying baby or child?

Conveying messages that a child is worthless, unwanted or loved is?

Who is mandated to report child abuse?

Abuse and neglect are seen among people of all ages, genders, and family structures.

Name calling a child is an example of?

On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the U.S. every

Pulling a child's hair is an example of ?

Mrs. Wheeler appealed to the ASPCA that children were members of the animal kingdom and must therefore be protected.

If a child is begging for, or steeling food, which kind of abuse is it an indicator of?

Any person under the age of ______ is a child.

_______ is a risk factor for child abuse.

How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation?

All people report abuse when they are faced with the actual situation.

Physical and behavioral indicators are two ways to identify child abuse and neglect.

Children are always eager to talk about an abusive incident.

_________, a statement must be signed by child care professionals acknowledging their understanding for reporting abuse

You can report suspected child abuse only between the hours of 8: a.m. and 5:00 p.m..

Showing x- rated material to a child is?

Children lie about being abused.

If a child discloses sexual abuse, the best thing to do is get details for the investigator.

You can call _________ to be connected with trauma - informed care specialist and services in your area.

Many victims of child abuse do not display physical signs.

In most cases sexual abuse, the perpetrator is a stranger.

One of the signs that a child may be a victim of sexual abuse is the display of sexual behaviors not age appropropriate.

Having sex in front of a child is?

Leaving a child alone is an example of neglect.

_________ is caused by someone shaking an infant causing injury or death.

The average age that a child molesters first attacks a child is when they (the attacker) are:

How can you report abuse?

Victims of child abuse and neglect do not suffer permanent long term effects in adulthood.

Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children.

It is hard to predict where sexual abuse may occur because there are no known risk factors.

If the situation is an emergency and a child is in danger, call _________ and then follow up with a call to report.

Terrorizing a child is an example of?

If you report a suspected case of child abuse, are you protected?

It is neglect when an adult intentionally withholds food, shelter or any other necessities as punishment.

All child sexual abuse is physical.

All child sexual abuse is physical.

Locking a child in a closet or similar type of restraint or imprisonment is?

Abuse and neglect are seen among all people of ages, genders, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic status.

Gang trafficking is a source of generating money for the gang, and a gang member is involved in the trafficking.

All child care workers are required to provide their _______ when reporting suspicious child abuse.

The Department of Children and Families' child abuse website is a good source of information.

What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger?

Which of the following are risk factors for child abuse?

Scalding a child with hot water is an example of?

All teachers need to keep an eye out for indicators of abuse.

Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children.

There are experts that are trained to question children, Caregivers should listen to and observe , but no interview.

Demeaning and ridiculing a child is ?